Another 800 youth of Odisha benefit from digital skilling initiative of AM/NS India
By Tapawini Sahoo
Bhubaneswar/Odisha, Apr 25, 2026:ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) marked an important milestone in digital livelihood empowerment with certification ceremonies for 800 trainees under its flagship CSR initiative, Project ‘Daksh’, across locations in Paradeep, Keonjhar, Kendrapara, and Barbil.Implemented in partnership with Nasscom, the program culminated in the successful completion of intensive digital skill training in IT/ITES trades.
The trainees received technical and soft skills training, industry mentorship, and workplace exposureduring225 hours of training.The participants earned certifications in specialized job roles such as Domestic Data Entry Operator and IT Helpdesk Attendant.
Till date in Odisha, a total of 1,895 studentshave been trained across the four locationsas part of the initiative. Of these, 1153 students have already secured placements in reputed organisations including Tatwa, Nija Manpower Services, Techbridge, VGM, Amazon and Randstad, demonstrating the program’s strong impact on livelihoods.
Through Project Daksh, AM/NS India is shaping a generation of future-ready youth, equipping them with digital skills that drive inclusive growth and unlock sustainable livelihood opportunities.
In Paradeep, the event was graced by Shri Ajit Kumar Uttaray, District Skill Development & Employment Officer, Jagatsinghpur as Chief Guest along with Shri Devendra Rout, Sarpanch, Nuagarhwhile in Barbil,Shri Fasihul Hasan, Labour Enforcement Officer, Barbil graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The dignitaries addressed the trainees and applauded their efforts and dedication in achieving this certification. They also commended AM/NS India for providing a need basedplatform and upskilling the youth, thereby improving their employability.
In Paradeep, the event was graced by officials from AM/NS India including Shri C.H. Hari Prasad, Plant Head, Paradeep Pellet Plant, SPL, Paradeep Port, Shri Debashish Swain, Lead-CSR along with Shri Seshdata Sutar, State Head, Nasscom.
In the Barbil event,officials from AM/NS India including Shri Indrakant Saha, Mines Manager,Thakurani, Shri Uday Verma, Head-Security, Shri Pramod Acharya, Welfare Officer, Thakurani Mines,Shri Arun Agrawal, Lead-CSRhad joined the ceremony.
In Keonjhar, the event witnessed presence ofofficials from AM/NS India including ShriJai Kisan Sharma, Head-Logistics, Shri Ajit Singh, Head – Tailing Storage Facility and Pipeline,ShriBanaj Khatua, Lead-HRand Shri Lalit Biswal, Lead-CSR,along with trainees and community members.Similar program was also organised in Kendrapara in the presence of AM/NS India officials and the trainees.
